Sprinklers extinguish apartment fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials (Ashburn, VA)

According to the Loudoun Fire-Rescue, Ashburn emergency crews were dispatched at 8:25 a.m. to 43849 Dodge Terrace where they found smoke conditions in apartment 302. Further investigation found a small fire in the bedroom had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. The fire marshal’s office determined the fire was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. No injuries were reported.